Ontario taking over the TTC?
An interesting idea, but will it work? I am a bit suspect over the real intentions. If the...
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Tag: Go Transit
The Transit File – Is Markham the next victim of unchecked urban growth? We must do better!
I will limit this to one paragraph, or more, because there is not much more I can say that has not...
Read MoreThe “One City” 30-year plan possibly 20-years too late?
Ford says “No”, and Karen says “Yes”! Most Torontonians know we need subways and better transit. We need a proper transit system in Toronto and transit is a smart investment. I was amazed to see how bad...
Read MoreKeep it simple stupid Air Rail link options dead on arrival
Keep it simple stupid Air Rail Link options dead on arrival
It’s a rare show of unity on the transit file at City Hall.
With the fight over subway versus LRT now decided, two councillors from opposite ends of the political spectrum are burying the hatchet and joining together to advocate for better rapid transit for Toronto’s west end.
On Wednesday council will consider a motion put forward by Councillor Frances Nunziata – a close ally of Rob Ford – that calls for a major revamp of the Air Rail Link planned to run between Pearson Airport and Union Station by 2015.
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You burb I burb we all scream for the suburbs
It’s a cookie cut life of mediocrity, welcome to the burb. It’s all the same, we love it and it’s...
Read MoreConversion the Scarborough RT to an LRT Not a Dead Issue according to reports
The possibility of converting the Scarborough RT to true LRT when its current fleet reaches the end of its life, instead of conversion to ICTS Mark-II, is still being considered by the TTC. In the supplementary agendafor the...
Read MoreWill Metrolinx take over the TTC subway?
A couple of weeks ago, City State posted a comparison of the TTC’s logo with transit logos from other cities around the world. The conclusion: the TTC’s art deco identifier, while distinctive, lacks simplicity and ease of...
Read MoreOnt. to provide $100M for GO Transit improvements
The Ontario government will announce $100 million in immediate improvements to GO Transit in its fall financial update on Thursday, CTV News has learned. Sources say the funding plan includes: * $60 million for 20 new bi-level...
Read MoreAre you looking for transit related information?
Are you looking for transit related information? Have you had enough of the political promises? Look no further than the links below. From opinion on GO Transit expansion to the TTC spending and more, check out these links below...
Read MoreBarrie South GO Station opens December 17
The Barrie South GO Station opening December 17, 2007. It is located on the Bradford line, northeast of the intersection of Mapleview Dr. and Yonge St. and will be accessible to passengers using wheeled mobility aids. The...
Read MoreBombardier Awarded Fleet Operations Contract With GO Transit In Toronto
Bombardier Transportation announced today it has received a contract to supply fleet operations services for the Greater Toronto Transit Authority (GO Transit) commuter rail system serving the city of Toronto and surrounding...
Read MoreGTTA and the MoveOntario 2020 Plan – Phase 2
It looks like the GTTA has received funding for the following projects. Maybe I am still in disbelief until I see shovels in the ground? I am not in favour of all of the plans listed, but this definitely will be some good news...
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TTC Service Alerts
- System Wide August 4, 2021Wilson: Elevator out of service between Concourse to lower bus level to upper bus level. - Affecting: System Wide Alert